FootyMAD's Forfar Athletic match preview

Last updated : 21 April 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Ayr United v Forfar Athletic fixture

Ayr Utd. prepare to entertain Forfar Athletic at Somerset Park, Ayr on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having taken all the points from 24 of the 33 contests.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Somerset Park, Ayr was earlier this season, the Honest Men carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Scottish Division Two match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 18 FebForfar Ath.1 - 0Ayr Utd.SCD2
2005/2006Tue 13 DecAyr Utd.2-1Forfar Ath.SCD2
2005/2006Sat 13 AugForfar Ath.1 - 2Ayr Utd.SCD2
2004/2005Sat 26 MarAyr Utd.1 - 0Forfar Ath.SCD2
2004/2005Sat 19 MarForfar Ath.1 - 0Ayr Utd.SCD2
2004/2005Sat 13 NovForfar Ath.2 - 3Ayr Utd.SCD2
2004/2005Sat 11 SepAyr Utd.3 - 3Forfar Ath.SCD2

Recent respective form guides

Ayr United's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Honest Men's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

The away form of Forfar Ath. is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Loons have conceded 9 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Ayr Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Bells Scottish Division Two, showing a record of 39 points from their 34 games played so far, Forfar Ath. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 37 points from 34 matches.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ayr Utd.632115911
Forfar Ath.62139107

FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! I see this as an opportunity for the Honest Men to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Ayr Utd. Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Forfar Ath. Not won in previous 6 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.